Fairy Bridges
Fairy Bridges
4.5
00:00 - 23:59
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
About
As you begin the Roguey Walk Experience, you will arrive at the stunning Fairy Bridges – sea stacks thousands of years old, and and a star attraction of the Wild Atlantic Way Coastline. With scenic views for 360 degrees you can see back to Mullaghmore, County Sligo and across Donegal Bay to the magical Slieve League Cliffs. This is the playground of the legendary Little Folk, which coupled with the spectacular formations spanning the edge of the roaring ocean, prompted the local name “The Fairy Bridges”. While you’re there, take a seat on Bundoran’s own Wishing Chair. It is said that many of the town’s famous visitors over the years have sat here overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean – from poet William Allingham to golfer Christy O’Connor Jr to Viscount Enniskillen to 10 times world champion surfer Kelly Slater – they’re all believed to have sat in Bundoran’s famous Wishing Chair located at the Fairy Bridges at Tullan Strand. Sit, make your wish, relax & enjoy your time in Bundoran.
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Valerie N
19 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Quite a steep walk but well worth it 😍the view is stunning and we cafe up the top of the hill to have a refreshment
Written 5 November 2023
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Neil A
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Dec 2022 • Solo
Top class rooms super cosy and warm very clean and tidy.central location 3 min from beach and all bars hotels ,new owner irina has made some good changes and is on top of her game .strongly recomend if in bundoran .
Private carpark with cctc so extra safe.
Private carpark with cctc so extra safe.
Written 21 January 2023
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Allison H
Lakeland, FL385 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Very popular beach and surfing spot. The diary bridge is a very short walk from the car park and a short walk down a hill. It’s beauty and fun to look down in to the rocks and the water. A lot of us stood there watching the brave surfers in the freezing water. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 25 September 2022
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JMD
Belfast, UK6 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Fortunately the weather was beautiful. Walked the Roguey Cliff walk and finished at Fairy Bridges. Sat and watched the surfers and the dolphins. Really idyllic. However quite poignant too when you see the various memorials there. Strongly recommend it but be careful with small children as there is a sheer drop to the ocean at the Fairy Bridges.
Written 15 September 2022
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Des B
Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom93 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Beautiful. Crystal clear waters and gorgeous scenery. The fairy bridges are very close to the car park so easy viewed for even someone with reduced mobility( although not easy to get close)
Written 7 September 2022
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geismom
Sinking Spring, PA1,813 contributions
Jul 2022
The fairy bridges are located next to the sea, along a walking trail, which is paved, making it relatively easy to navigate. One can continue along the walk to the village, and enjoy the beautiful vistas along the way.
There is a free parking lot at the northern end, but space is limited. Many of the spaces were taken up by small campers, making it a little tight for getting in and out of the car. There is a separate "pay for" lot at the end of the free one.
The lot is certainly very convenient for the walkway.
The Fairy Bridges were very busy with tourists. It's relatively easy to get down to them to see them, but it is ground terrain, so be sure to have supportive footwear.
The vistas are stunning on a bright sunny day.
There is a free parking lot at the northern end, but space is limited. Many of the spaces were taken up by small campers, making it a little tight for getting in and out of the car. There is a separate "pay for" lot at the end of the free one.
The lot is certainly very convenient for the walkway.
The Fairy Bridges were very busy with tourists. It's relatively easy to get down to them to see them, but it is ground terrain, so be sure to have supportive footwear.
The vistas are stunning on a bright sunny day.
Written 16 August 2022
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Siobhan m nolan
Carlow, Ireland32 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
When you take the coastal walk from the town after the water park and turn the corner looking at the veiw which I have ti say are stunning your eyes are drawn to the fairy pools
Wow they are nice especially when the sea is wild as you can see the full extent of them
Wow they are nice especially when the sea is wild as you can see the full extent of them
Written 19 July 2022
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dollardmary64
Roscrea, Ireland4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
One wouldn't want to be going to Bundoran for a shopping trip as not one clothes shop or many shops can be found only a charity shop and knick knack shop.
But Bundoran does sport a beautiful beach a beautiful cliff walk. Bundoran would be a good place to use as a base and travel around Donegal because Donegal is a magnificent County.
But Bundoran does sport a beautiful beach a beautiful cliff walk. Bundoran would be a good place to use as a base and travel around Donegal because Donegal is a magnificent County.
Written 18 July 2022
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Deirdre W
Epsom, England, United Kingdom124 contributions
Jun 2022
The whole walk took a little longer than expected but very much worth it. The fairy bridges were a unique site. It was a beautiful sunny (yet windy) day so we were able to sit in the chair for a while and drink in the amazing view. The beaches and dunes are just stunning.
Written 26 June 2022
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Deborah M
Naas10 contributions
Mar 2022
What a sight to see on the Wild Atlantic Way, nature at it's best . A good walk around the cliffs, best views of Bundoran and Tullan beaches
Written 25 March 2022
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belfast1
Belfast, UK166 contributions
Is it accessible with a pram?
Mauramagee
Sydney, Australia104 contributions
Yes, proper path along the way
Is it free? If not does anyone know prices thanks
Seamus K
Newry, UK9 contributions
Yes, the entire walk is public and free,
EdelMcPh
1 contribution
Is the walk suitable for more mature people?
Louisa V
Dublin, Ireland72 contributions
Depending upon how mobile you are. You can see the attraction from the roadside but if you struggle in anyway with uneven surfaces then I suggest you stay on the roadside and not walk down to the bridge. There are no proper paths/steps and you would be walking on very uneven trails close to the edge of the cliff.
TraceySue H
Woodstock, NY25 contributions
including walking time, how much time should you allow to see this attraction?
Shane S
Bundoran, Ireland92 contributions
To visit the Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair specifically you would need only 5-10 minutes. There is no fee as the site is wide open. However we would recommend continuing on the Roguey Walk and taking in the beautiful scenery of Donegal Bay and then looping back to Tullan Strand. Depending on your pace this may take you over an hour.
If you're staying at the bank b&b house in the main street is it easy too get to the fairy bridge? Rowland
Shane S
Bundoran, Ireland92 contributions
Hello - thanks for your question. When you exit Bank House, make a right towards the Grand Central Hotel. Take the right at Central Lane (between the hotel and Goldfinger Amusements). Walk towards the beach and follow the path past the lifeguard tower and on up past the golf course - the walk will take approximately 25 minutes from the b&b - keep walking towards Tullan Strand beach and you'll find the Fairy Bridges on your left hand side. Enjoy and don't forget to make a wish on the wishing chair!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairy Bridges
- Fairy Bridges is open:
- Sun - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
- Hotels near Fairy Bridges:
- (0.63 km) Great Northern Hotel
- (0.53 km) Tullan Strand, Bundoran
- (1.17 km) Allingham Arms Hotel
- (0.57 km) Glenhaven Bed & Breakfast
- (1.45 km) The Holyrood Hotel
- Restaurants near Fairy Bridges:
- (0.45 km) The Salty Fox
- (1.09 km) Taj Mahal
- (0.49 km) The Beach Hut Coffee Shop
- (1.59 km) Fox's Lair Bar & Restaurant
- (1.31 km) Caroline's Cafe